Vote OBDC Clients for “Best of Oakland”
OBDC clients past & present are nominated for “Best of Oakland” – vote before it ends on May 21!
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Reliable Transportation is Good for Business
The New York Times reported on a new study that reveals that commuting time is the single most important indicator in whether or not low-income families are able to escape poverty. This relationship between social and economic mobility and transportation is stronger than other factors like crime, elementary school test scores, or the percentage of two-parent families within that community, according to the article.
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Meet our Borrowers: BAS Consulting
OBDC is now serving US military veterans across California. In March 2015, OBDC closed our first loan to a small business located outside of Northern California. We are thrilled to announce that our veterans program is available to US military veterans and their spouses throughout the state of California.
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Celebrating LGBT-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Business Times, in conjunction with SF Pride in June, is planning to compile and publish a list of businesses who self-identify as LGBT-owned. OBDC is thrilled to announce our nominations from our portfolio of borrowers.
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Bon Voyage, Felicia!
Last week, OBDC said “bon voyage” to Felicia Pierson, OBDC’s Senior Vice President – Oakland Market Manager, after more than 7 years with the organization, blending the expertise she gained in corporate banking with her passion for supporting and empowering underserved communities.
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